How we cite our quotes: (Book.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
You are among barbarous people, my Frenchman, between two savage races. The dark things forbidden by your Church are part of Indian religion. You cannot introduce French fashions here. (5.1.27)
Father Martinez is quick to warn Father Latour that the Native Americans are a bunch of barbarians and that it's silly to try to change them. Here's the thing, though: Martinez is simply using this argument as a lead-in to his own views about why priests in New Mexico should be allowed to break from Catholic tradition (especially when it comes to having sex).